Mike Ejeagha | |
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| Also known as | Gentleman Mike Ejeagha |
| Born | 4 April 1930 Ezeagu, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria |
| Origin | Imezi Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State |
| Genres | Igbo music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1957 - Present |
| Labels | Premier Records |
Mike Ejeagha (; born 4 April 1930) is a Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician from Enugu State. He hails from Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. He grew up in Coal Camp in a family headed by his Civil Servant dad, then working with Ministry of Health Enugu. He attended St. Patrick's Primary School, Ogbete Enugu.[1]
Ejeagha started his career in music in the mid-20th century. Also known as Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, he has been influential in the evolution of music in the Igbo language for over 6 decades. His first hit was in 1960 – the year of Nigeria's independence.